KS4 CURRICULUM BOOKLET

Languages

GCSE Modern Foreign Languages

Acting Curriculum Leader: Ms V Loubier

Examination Board: AQA

Assessment Requirements:

 Examinations in listening (25%), speaking (25%), reading (25%) and writing (25%) at the end of the course.

Course Outline We offer two languages: French and Spanish and follow the AQA exam board specification. The course codes for the exam specifications are as follows:

French – AQA 8658 Spanish – AQA 8698

The AQA course is centred around 3 themes which apply to all four question papers to enable students to communicate and understand information in everyday life. These are:

 Identity and culture  Local, national, international and global areas of interest  Current and future study and employment

Students will be expected to understand and provide information and opinions about these themes relating to their own experiences and those of other people, including people in countries/communities where French/Spanish is spoken. Expectations Students will be expected to participate in role-plays, conversations and other speaking tasks in French/Spanish; the ability to use computers to access the Internet and have good organisational skills in order to maximise independent learning and revision. Career Opportunities: Travel and tourism (holiday reps); public relations; law; hotel management; national and international business; global organisations; translation and interpreting work; jobs in Europe and other countries outside Europe; journalism; teaching; acting and voice overs.